The Betrayal
Originally released in 1966. The Betrayal is a action/drama film. directed by Tokuzō Tanaka. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Raizō Ichikawa, Kaoru Yachigusa, and Shiho Fujimura
Synopsis
A naively honorable samurai comes to the bitter realization that his devotion to moral samurai principles makes him an oddity among his peers, and a very vulnerable oddity in consequence. He takes the blame for the misdeeds of others, with the understanding that he will be exiled for one year and restored to the clan's good graces after the political situation dies down. As betrayal begins to heap upon betrayal, he realizes he'll have to live out his life as a ronin, if not hunted down and killed.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 2, 1966
59 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (15 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Daiei Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Betrayal about?
A naively honorable samurai comes to the bitter realization that his devotion to moral samurai principles makes him an oddity among his peers, and a very vulnerable oddity in consequence. He takes ...
Who directed The Betrayal?
The Betrayal was directed by Tokuzō Tanaka.
How long is The Betrayal?
The Betrayal has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was The Betrayal released?
The Betrayal was released on July 2, 1966 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Betrayal?
The main cast of The Betrayal includes Raizō Ichikawa, Kaoru Yachigusa, Shiho Fujimura, Ichirō Nakatani, Ryūtarō Gomi.